Is macaroni safe to eat? An expert guide to pasta safety
                                
                                
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                                Approximately 1 in 6 Americans get sick from food poisoning each year, and mishandled cooked pasta can be a surprising source of illness due to bacteria like *Bacillus cereus*, raising the question: Is macaroni safe to eat?. The answer depends entirely on its state and how it is handled.